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G414 BOO

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,691 mi
Last recorded5,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG414 BOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 5,691 miles

Abs system intentionally removed (track day use)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jan 2019 5,691 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Abs system intentionally removed (track day use)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2017 5,616 miles

Full abs system has been intentionally removed.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,124 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Full abs system intentionally removed.(track day use)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 5,124 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Full abs system intentionally removed.(track day use)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish.

Pass 22 May 2012 4,682 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 103,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 103,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 2,558 miles

vehicle heavily applicated in underseal.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,548 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 2,548 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G414 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G414 BOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G414 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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